While Stellar Blade, the action game that has received great acclaim on the PlayStation platform, is eagerly awaited to meet PC gamers on June 11, the game is expected to be released worldwide. It will not be available for sale in 129 countries The news has caused great curiosity and disappointment. Although the reason behind this access restriction has not yet been officially announced, some players think that even the developer studio Shift Up is unaware of this situation.
Access Issue Creates Debate on Social Media
While PlayStation exclusives are generally welcomed to come to the PC platform, Stellar Blade being closed to such a wide geography has sparked intense reactions on social media. Countries not listed on Steam include Egypt, the Philippines and Vietnam. While no official statement has yet been made by Sony, it is estimated that this limitation may be due to legal regulations or political reasons.
Developer Shift Up Couldn't Hide His Surprise
Following players’ reactions to this unexpected situation, developer studio Shift Up shared emojis on social media expressing their surprise and sadness. Users asking “where they live” suggests that the studio is new to these restrictions. This raises the possibility that the development team, which has high expectations for the PC version, may face some distribution issues.
No PSN Account Required, Denuvo Debate Continues
On the other hand, the fact that the PC version of the game does not require a PSN account is considered a positive development. Players can only connect their PSN accounts if they want to earn an extra costume. This shows that Sony is taking player feedback into account after the previous Helldivers 2 crisis. However, this flexibility does not fully alleviate the disappointment caused by the access ban in 129 countries.
The use of Denuvo anti-piracy software in the game continues to create controversy among PC players. Developer Shift Up claims that this system, which is claimed to negatively affect performance, can be played in high quality even on computers with low system requirements. Despite all these negativities, the fact that the PC version of Stellar Blade climbed to the top of the Steam pre-order lists shows that the game still attracts great interest in the process leading up to its release. However, this excitement is overshadowed by the question of whether the access ban will be lifted for players in 129 countries.
